Class Supply List

Materials (most of these materials can be found locally at Blick Art Supplies. Their bookbinding section is fairy robust. The Lineco brand also has a lot of bookmaking supplies):

• Olfa knife (with sharp blades)

• Ruler

• Pencil

• Bone Folder

• Self healing cutting mat

• Masking tape

• Binders clips (1” or larger)

• Awl - my preferred awl is the “Sewing Awl” on Blick’s website. It is a great mix of pointed & sturdy.

• Binder’s Needles (straight) - make sure the head of the needle is large enough for your line thread. I use Lineco Binder's Needles (found at Blick)

• Linen Thread - this can be waxed or unwaxed. I use the 30/3 Londonderry Linen Thread from colophonbookarts.com & it is unwaxed.

• Lineco Bees Wax

• Lineco Book board - any thickness is fine. I have also found that the board in the back of large sketch pads works well.

• Decorative paper - this can be found at Blick or Paper Source. It comes in large sheets & we will be gluing it to the book board.

• Book cloth

• One sheet of 8.5x11 or larger piece of leather - this can be found at Michael’s.

• Paper for interior of books, I prefer to use a 60lb or 75lb sketch paper

Additional but not required materials:

• Lineco Glue Brush

• PVA glue

• Corner Miter tool - this can be found at Etsy or colorwayarts.com & is a great finger saver. I will also show you how to make one out of scrap bookboard.